“What’s captivating about that image is the relationship that it depicts,” Saxe told TODAY. She goes on to explain that, after her first child was born, she spent hours laying with him inside of the machine, hoping to track the development of his rapidly growing and changing brain. “It felt like my experience of being his mother and my experience of being a neuroscientist got suddenly and deeply intertwined,” she explained. Read More
Weekly Roundup: Educational Apps, Books & Toys for Families + More! 5/6 – 5/12
This week’s Roundup of Mom’s Choice Award winners features educational apps, books & toys for families + more! Read More
Reasons to Play Video Games with Your Kids
Parents try all types of strategies to help their kids stay organized. But what would happen if your child had a chance to experience some fun, guided practice of organizational skills that she could apply to her own needs? I’d suggest that you consider playing video games with your child. Read More
Interview with Brenda and Mahnaz, Momprenuers and Inventors of Baby Change-N-Go
As part of our ongoing interview series, we spoke with two moms who came up with an absolutely life-changing product for parents of little ones. Brenda and Mahnaz of Baby Change-N-Go created a portable changing station that gives parents and caretakers a safe, clean space to change their little ones. Read More
Proudest Moments from Actual Parents
Kids do the darnedest things, right? They do things that drive us crazy, but all of them, some more often than others do something so wonderful at their own discretion that we as parents can sit back and say “I raised them right”. Read More
Soldier Watches Daughter’s Birth on FaceTime After Flight is Delayed
Lindsey was also on his way home to Brandon, hopeful he would make it in time to witness the birth of his first child. Sadly, his flight was delayed, leaving him alone in the airport, able only to watch his wife Haley labor through FaceTime. Read More
Weekly Roundup: Award-Winning Children’s Book & Crib Mattress! 4/29 – 5/5
This week’s Roundup of Mom’s Choice Award winners is short and sweet! It features a children’s book about being thankful and an innovative, breathable crib mattress! Read More
GIVEAWAY: The Curious Polka-Dot Present Book (signed)
We’re giving away a signed copy of this award-winning children’s book, The Curious Polka-Dot Present to 1 lucky winner! Read More
MCA’s Best Award-Winning Products for New Moms!
Being a new Mom can be overwhelming and stressful to say the least. So many questions and so many people giving you unsolicited advice on what’s best for you. We aren’t going to pretend to know how to be the best parent, but one thing we do know is family friendly products. So, we’ve compiled a list of award-winning products to help make your transition into motherhood a bit easier with these essentials for new moms! Read More
Mom Delivers Her Baby By Herself in a Hotel Room With the Help of YouTube Videos
One young mother shows us all how it’s done, however: 22-year-old Tia Freeman from Nashville, Tennessee delivered her own baby, alone, in a hotel room, using YouTube videos as her guide. Read More